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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,006.99, 1,509.83 and 422.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,006.99, 1,509.83 and 422.36 is: 633.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,006.99 : 1,509.83 = 422.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,006.99/1,509.83 = 422.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,006.99x = 1,509.83 × 422.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,006.99x = 637,697.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 637,697.28/1,006.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 633.27

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